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Canada's Wonderland in Vaughan in York Region, Ontario — Central Canada (North America)
 

The Mighty Canadian Minebuster

 
 
The Mighty Canadian Minebuster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 18, 2026
1. The Mighty Canadian Minebuster Marker
Inscription. Since opening in 1981, the Mighty Canadian Minebuster has delivered thrills to millions of guests and remains one of Canada's Wonderland's most iconic attractions. Through the dedication and craftsmanship of Canada's Wonderland's carpenters, the Mighty Canadian Minebuster will continue creating memories for generations to come.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EntertainmentParks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
 
Location. 43° 50.368′ N, 79° 32.518′ W. Marker is in Vaughan, Ontario, in York Region. It is in Canada's Wonderland. It is on Canada's Wonderland Drive near Jane Street (Route 55). The sign is affixed to the operator's booth next to the Minebuster ride at Canada's Wonderland. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive, Vaughan ON L6A 1S5, Canada. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Toronto, specifically on the Golden Horseshoe, in the York, Durham and Headwaters Area, and in the Toronto Metropolitan Area. It is also in Central Canada. Globally, it is in North
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America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony, the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, and Rupert’s Land.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Antique Carrousel (about 180 meters away, measured in a direct line); St. Andrew’s Church (approx. 2.7 kilometers away); 9980 Keele Street (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Lord Beaverbrook 1879-1964 (approx. 2.9 kilometers away); Teston (approx. 3.2 kilometers away); Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church (approx. 3.3 kilometers away); The Founding of Richmond Hill (approx. 9.3 kilometers away); Kinghorn School (approx. 9.4 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vaughan.
 
Regarding The Mighty Canadian Minebuster. The ride is one of four coasters that debuted when Canada's Wonderland opened in May 1981.
 
Also see . . .  Mighty Canadian Minebuster. From the Six Flags website. (Submitted on July 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.) 
 
The Mighty Canadian Minebuster Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 18, 2026
2. The Mighty Canadian Minebuster Marker
The marker is on the operator's booth on the other side of the track.
The Mighty Canadian Minebuster image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Sean P. Flynn, July 18, 2026
3. The Mighty Canadian Minebuster
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on July 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on July 22, 2026, by Sean P. Flynn of Oak Park, Illinois.
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Jul. 29, 2026